An unprecedented achievement in Egypt .. The "Pharaohs" reach the second round of the World Cup.

The Egyptian national team finished as runners-up in Group 7 after drawing 1-1 with their Iranian counterpart in a match held in Seattle, USA.

This occurred today, Saturday, in Coordinated Universal Time, shortly after officially securing qualification to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their four participations.

Mamdouh Saber opened the scoring for the Egyptian team in the fifth minute, before Iran missed a penalty through Mehdi Taremi, and then Ramin Rezaeian equalized in the 14th minute.

The Egyptian team raised its points to five in Group 7, trailing Belgium on goal difference, which won against New Zealand 5-1 in the same round.

The Belgian team regained its balance, achieving its first victory in the 2026 World Cup finals by defeating New Zealand 5-1, thus hitting two birds with one stone by securing a spot in the Round of 32 and taking the lead in the group.

Belgium's goals were scored by Leandro Trossard in the 28th and 50th minutes, captain Kevin De Bruyne in the 66th minute, Romelu Lukaku in the 86th minute, and substitute Alexis Saelemaekers in the fourth minute of stoppage time, while Elijah Just scored New Zealand's only goal in the 84th minute.